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Patent GB-2395873-A (GB)
Title: Method for assigning random numbers as identifiers to appliances with matching manufacturer's identities in a home network
Inventor: ROH YOUNG HOON
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: A home network has a home server that controls a plurality of client appliances via communication modules which convert and transmit data between the appliances and the network. The home server assigns identifiers to the appliances using the manufacturer's serial number or a random number if the serial number of a new appliance matches an identifying number already in use by the server. The server may comprise a database for storing IDs of the appliances connected to the network and a random number generator. The server may have a microcomputer for accessing the database and assigning an ID to new appliances. The server may have control units for command inputs and outputs. The server communication module may comprise a memory for storing address information of the server and a modem for converting data into a suitable format based on an appropriate protocol for the network. The appliance communication modules may include a memory for storing the ID information assigned to the appliance.
Patent GB-2391897-A (GB)
Title: Levelling device for multi-sided brick construction, e.g. column
Inventor: CHISHOLM PAUL
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A device for aiding the laying of bricks to form a multi sided construction such as a corner or column comprises a plurality of levels, e.g. spirit levels 140, and retaining means 120,122 to retain the device in place on the construction so that the levels 140 act, e.g. in conjunction with lines 126, to ensure that a course of bricks is laid level: the retaining means are releasable so that the device can be moved relative to the construction, e.g. it can be moved upward as succeeding courses are laid.
Patent GB-2396172-A (GB)
Title: Centraliser including a collar with a groove for limiting longitudinal movement
Inventor: GREMILLION MAXIMILLIAN S
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A bow spring centraliser 110 is adapted for concentric mounting on a sub 112. The centraliser consists of collars 124, 126 with internal grooves 118. These grooves co-operate with shoulders 162 on the sub to limit longitudinal movement. The collar also includes a portion of reduced outside diameter 154 for receiving the end of bow springs 120. An alternative bow spring centraliser is disclosed featuring outwardly extending vanes on a sub, whereby the bow springs move between a first bowed position standing off the sub to a second flat position between the vanes. Another alternative bow spring centraliser is disclosed having a pair of collars with co-operating shoulders on a sub.
Patent GB-2398014-A (GB)
Title: A method and tool to assist trocar insertion during laparoscopic surgery
Inventor: MENON-JOHANSSON ANATOLE SEBAST
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: A method of identifying a position at which an opening can be made in the peritoneum of an anaesthetised patient to enable the insertion of a laparoscopic tool to assist in laparoscopic surgery after an initial umbilical opening has been made. The method involves the steps of: inflating the abdomen via the umbilical opening or ottherwise lifting the abdomen, selecting an elongate tool having a trocar support ring 1 at its leading end, introducing the ring ahead of the tool through the umbilical opening, and pushing the tool in a forward sense so as to press the ring against the peritoneum to deform and locally stretch the skin, and thereafter viewing the deformation externally. The pointed end of a trocar is then positioned centrally of the deformation of the abdominal wall and forced through the area of stretched skin so that the tip of the trocar penetrates the skin and is received in the support ring. An elongate tool for use in the method includes a loop or ring 1 which extends from one end of the tool with its plane non-parallel to the axis of the tool. The loop or ring 1 and the body 5 of the tool are substantially rigid and non-deformable to allow the loop or ring 1 to be pushed into contact with the internal abdomen wall and to stretch the skin of the wall to form an externally visible taut area of skin. The size of the loop or ring 1 is selected so that it is to small to allow the trocar to pass completely therethrough, and optionally a cage or cup is located to the rear of the loop or ring to receive the leading end of a trocar thereby to prevent the trocar point from penetrating an internal organ. The loop or ring may be discontinuous and define a U or C shape.
Patent GB-2399089-A (GB)
Title: Curable polysiloxane compositions containing silicone mold release agents
Inventor: KADLEC DONALD
IPC: C08L83/07
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A curable polysiloxane composition including (i) a polysiloxane containing alkenyl radicals, (ii) a polysiloxane containing silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms, (iii) a platinum group metal catalyst, (iv) a treated inorganic filler, and (v) an improved mold release agent consisting of a polysiloxane that is free of silanol groups. The curable polysiloxane composition containing the improved mold release agent should be free of any other polysiloxane containing silanol functionality. Preferred mold release agents are trimethylsiloxy terminated polydimethylsiloxanes having a viscosity of about 100 centistoke (mm<2>/s) and less. The use of an organic peroxide in place of the polysiloxane (ii) and the platinum group catalyst (iii) is also referred to.
Patent GB-2394981-A (GB)
Title: Well pump apparatus with improved liquid quality
Inventor: JACKSON RICHARD C
IPC: E21B43/14
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: A well pump and pipe assembly is placed in a well having at least two regions of low contamination. The well pipe has a first suction control device coupled to the well pipe and positioned in one of the regions of low contamination, and a second suction control device coupled to the first suction control device, and positioned in another of the regions of low contamination. The well may have a region of high contamination, and sealing disks may be positioned between the regions of high and low contamination to inhibit transfer of contamination. The selection of low contamination regions improves liquid quality.
Patent GB-2395379-A (GB)
Title: Information register
Inventor: BRIGGS GEORGE ANDREW DAVIDSON
IPC: G11C11/56
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: An information register is disclosed in which information is represented by the states of endohedral fullerenes in nanotube. Possible states are spin-states or morphological states, such as endohedral species having intrinsic or induced electric dipole moment or characteristic electric polarizility. The states of successive endohedral fullerenes along the nanotuhe are coupled by interaction mediated by electrons in the nanotube. The register can he used as part of a quantum computer or a classical computer.
Patent GB-2400187-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle head up display with focusing prism and reflector
Inventor: SHELTON RICHARD DENNIS
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A display unit for presenting visual information to the driver of a vehicle comprises a liquid crystal display 1, mirror 2 and prism 4 for presenting the driver 6 with a magnified virtual image for viewing through a prism face 4c, the image appearing at a comfortable distance, beyond the vehicle's windscreen. The elements 1, 2, 4 comprising the unit may be supported in a framework 10 as a compact package and mounted in the vehicle's dashboard. The prism 4 may be lowered to a stored position when the display is not in use. The prism 4 has focusing power. As shown, prism faces 4a and 4c are convex.
Patent GB-2397337-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling power slide device for sliding vehicle slide door
Inventor: YOKOMORI KAZUHITO
IPC: E05F15/14
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: A method of controlling a power slide device for sliding a vehicle slide door, comprising the steps of monitoring the slide movement of the slide door by an external force in a door closing direction after the slide door is moved to a door opening end position by the slide with a motor power in a door opening direction to terminate the slide by the motor, applying a brake to the slide door for a specified time when the slide movement of the slide door at a speed exceeding a specified one in the door closing direction is detected within a specified time, and applying the brake again to the slide door for a specified time when the slide movement of the slide door at the speed exceeding the specified speed in the door closing direction is detected again within the specified time.
Patent GB-2407348-A (GB)
Title: A seal assembly capable of low temperature service
Inventor: KEENE KENDALL E
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: A seal assembly capable of low temperature service comprises upper and lower metallic backup rings 12, 14 that are specially shaped to act as a spring to keep the sidewalls of such rings in contact with the inside and outside surfaces to be sealed to prevent extrusion of the seal material of seal body 10 even in low temperature situations. Seal body 10 includes inner and outer grooves 24, 26, 32, 34 for location of respective inner and outer O-ring seals 28, 30, 36, 38. The size and material of the O-rings 28, 30, 36, 38 are chosen to enhance the sealing functionality in cold temperature situations.
Patent GB-2402903-A (GB)
Title: Dust colection box for machine tool
Inventor: WUENSCH STEFFAN
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: A hand-held machine tool having a blowing-out feed-pipe to which a dust box can be detachably fastened with the aid of its blowing-in feed-pipe. The dust box is equipped with a replaceable tubular folded filter, and comprises a longitudinally extending annular wall defining an outer wall of a dust collection chamber. At the other end from the feed pipe, an end plate is provided. The annular wall has perforations formed through which, in use, air can escape said collection chamber. The filter is disposed in said collection chamber through which air travelling between said inlet duct and said perforations passes.
Patent GB-2408180-A (GB)
Title: Personal communications device immobilizer
Inventor: BLACKWOOD DARREN MICHAEL
IPC: H04M1/67
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: Theft of mobile phones and other portable communications devices is a major crime and increasing in occurrence. In order to diminish the attractiveness of a mobile phone a removable device 1 is utilised as a usage immobiliser. Thus, when coupled to a portable communications device such as a mobile phone 2, access to a communications network is achieved and provision of a physical power on/off switch provided. The personal communications device itself does not incorporate a power on or off switch such that the period of operation of that device 2 is limited to the battery life. The removable device 1 is detached from the mobile phone 2 after initiation of access to the communication network. The removable device 1 at least provides a portion of the security code necessary to provide access to the communications network.
Patent GB-2419764-A (GB)
Title: Generation of code words for image watermarking
Inventor: TAPSON DANIEL WARREN
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: An encoding data processing apparatus is arranged to generate a watermarked copy of an item of material by introducing at least one code word into a copy of the material item, the code word being arranged to identify a payload data word. The encoding apparatus comprises an encryption circuit 66 operable to receive a payload encryption key and to encrypt the payload data word using the payload encryption key. A pseudo random number generator 68 receives the encrypted payload data and a finger print key and generates the code word having a plurality of code word coefficients using the encrypted payload as a seed for the pseudo random number generator and the fingerprint key. A combiner 28.1 combines the code word with the material to form the watermarked copy of the material item. The code word may be divided into a plurality of parts and interleaved with different parts of the material item. Payload data is extracted from the watermarked copy of the material item by comparing it with the original version to recover an estimate of the code word and correlating the estimated code word with re-generated code words.
Patent GB-2409318-A (GB)
Title: Printed indicia storing mailpiece information
Inventor: BROOKNER GEORGE
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2004-11-22
Abstract: A method for detecting a value added indicia 8 on a mailpiece 14 comprises radiating the indicia with a radio frequency to energize the indicia, and receiving information from the radiated indicia. The information including an identifier and a value associated with the mailpiece. The indicia 8 may be printed onto a substrate 14 by using an electrically conductive fluid to form an electrical circuit 12 that is adapted to passively store the information and deliver the information to a receiver when radiated with electrical energy.
Patent GB-2425913-A (GB)
Title: Call Handling
Inventor: SMITH STEVEN
IPC: H04M3/428
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (10) for handling telephone calls which comprises: means for configuring the operation of the apparatus based on user preferences relating to the handling of calls from particular callers, means for storing the user preferences, means for processing incoming calls based on the user preferences, and means for receiving updates to the user preferences in dependence on changes to a preference database for storing the preferences of at least one user. The invention also relates to a telecommunications system, and to an associated server. Other embodiments of the invention include handling telephone calls based on user preferences; wherein the answering means is adapted to play a pre-recorded announcement (distinctive sequence of tones) or wherein a user is able to specify whether they are willing to receive calls, or including a reader for reading information which alters the operation of the apparatus. Another embodiment includes handling calls comprising automatically interrupting an existing call with a further call in dependence on the identity of the caller.
Patent GB-2426376-A (GB)
Title: Light-emitting device
Inventor: LIU ZUGANG
IPC: H05B33/14
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: A full colour organic light-emitting device (OLED) comprising a light-emitting layer 12 located between an anode 10 and a cathode 11. The light-emitting layer comprises red, green and blue sub-pixels. The blue emitting material is fluorescent and at least one of the green and red emitting materials is phosphorescent. The metallic cathode, which injects electrons into each sub-pixel, comprises a first layer of a compound of a group 1, group 2 or transition metal; and a second layer comprising a material having a work function below 3.5 eV.
Patent GB-2414682-A (GB)
Title: Guide for ancillary device
Inventor: PAYNE SIMON ROBERT
IPC: A61M16/08
Filed: 2005-06-02
Abstract: A medical respiratory apparatus comprises a first component 116 comprises a female end portion adapted to closely receive a corresponding male end portion of a second component 120 of the medical respiratory apparatus so that the first and second components 116,120 are in communication with one another. The first component 116 is further provided with an access port enabling insertion of ancillary device e.g. catheter 130, and a guide formation 118 that guides the ancillary device 130 into the second component 120 during use. The guide 118 may also act a trap.
Patent GB-2429078-A (GB)
Title: Authentication system
Inventor: TENBOSSCHE THIERRY POWIS DE
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: A system for authenticating goods or documents requires the use of an identification code that has three components, namely a unique code identifying the originator of the goods or documents, a core number that is unique to the individual object to be authenticated, and a control code that is generated by the action of an algorithm on the originator identifier and core number and which is not predictable. An authenticator submits the identification code for validation and identifies the originator of the object in their possession from a list of potential originators generated by a repository. Authentication can be undertaken over the internet or using mobile phones etc with a central repository.
Patent GB-2431163-A (GB)
Title: Friction material and process for the production thereof
Inventor: PEARCE JEREMY ARTHUR
IPC: F16D69/02
Filed: 2005-07-11
Abstract: A friction material comprises a sulphur source and a tin source, the sulphur source being sulphur and/or a sulphide of iron (Fe), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), titanium (Ti) or bismuth (Bi) and the tin source being one or more of tin, a tin compound or a tin alloy. In use the sulphur and tin sources react in situ to form a lubricating phase, heat for such reaction resulting from generation of friction. The friction material may be for use in a brake pad, brake shoe, brake lining or clutch lining. Also shown is the process for the in situ formation of the friction material.
Patent GB-2431032-A (GB)
Title: Data encoding pattern comprising markings composed of coloured sub-markings
Inventor: PILU MAURIZIO
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: A data encoding pattern comprising a plurality of markings 401 respectively composed from at least two sub-markings 402-405, wherein the colours of sub-markings and their arrangement form a reserved combination. The combination is reserved in the sense that content to be printed to the product in question does not comprise any regions in which the reserved combination of colours occurs in the desired arrangement. Consequently, any detection of the reserved combination of colours must be from a marking of the pattern.
Patent GB-2433454-A (GB)
Title: Tap or reamer coupling
Inventor: SMITH TERRY
IPC: G01L3/14
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: The coupling 2 is flexible to allow a tap 6 or reamer to accommodate small variabilities in set up. In an operation to tap or ream a pre-drilled hole 7 the tap or reamer does not break. A sensor 5 indicates whether the load on the tap is too high and provides a feedback system. The feedback enables a feed to the tap to reverse and pull the tap out thereby reducing the chance of breakage.
Patent GB-2423656-A (GB)
Title: Means for connecting a vehicular navigation system to a hands-free installation
Inventor: PIETARZ ROMAN
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: A navigation system 1 for an automobile is disclosed comprising a navigation unit 2 and a position determining unit 3 connected therewith for determining the actual position of the automobile and transmitting this position data to the navigation unit 2. An adaptor plug 8 connected with the navigation unit 2 provides communication between the navigation unit 2 and a hands-free control unit 4 for a mobile telephone 5 and allows transmission of audio signals from the navigation unit 2 via the control unit 4 to the audio output means 6 of the hands-free installation. The adaptor plug 8 may additionally form a communication interface to the telephone 5 inserted into the holder 7. The power supply of the navigation system 1 may also be provided by way of the adaptor plug 8.
Patent GB-2438236-A (GB)
Title: Using a mobile telecommunications device to perform a monetary transaction
Inventor: ASHCROFT MARK EDWARD
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: A method of performing a monetary transaction at a designated transaction terminal, comprises the steps of generating data on a mobile telecommunications apparatus (20) relating to a requested transaction, comprising the value of the transaction, the identity of a designated account to be involved in the transaction and the identity of the terminal (10) at which the requested transaction is to take place. Said data is communicated to an authorisation host (18) which has access to the designated account. Details of the designated account are accessed and a determination is made as to whether the requested transaction is approved, on the basis of the accessed account details and the value of the requested transaction. The outcome of the determination of the approval of the requested transaction is communicated from the authorisation host to the designated transaction terminal and if the requested transaction is approved and completed, adjusting the balance of the designated account.
Patent GB-2426879-A (GB)
Title: Phase locked loop, suirable for mobile phone, switches frequency quickly
Inventor: HARRIS MARK
IPC: H03L7/10
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: There is provided a method for automatically setting gain in a phase locked loop, PLL, in which the PLL comprises a phase detector. A frequency change is initiated in the operation of the PLL from a first frequency to a second frequency. Gain of the phase detector is increased at the beginning of the frequency change and decreased based on a predetermined characteristic of the operation of the PLL during the frequency change.
Patent GB-2443483-A (GB)
Title: Joist Hanger with facility for damp-proofing
Inventor: WIGLEY VICTOR JOSEPH
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: A joist hanger with an increased contact area with the joist and a plurality of apertures 2 for use in securing the joist. A joist hanger comprising a stand off from the supporting wall to enable the fitting of a damp-proofing insulation layer 3 between the wall and the joist. It may comprise a metal moulding and may include a strong fishtail / dovetail 4 to prevent rotational forces and act as a lateral restraint. A raised or tilted cap (7, fig 2) may be included to prevent the incursion of moisture from the inner face of the wall to the joist. This may be a plastic cover which may be snapped or glued onto the metal moulding.
Patent GB-2435691-A (GB)
Title: Low-temperature comparison calibrator for thermometers
Inventor: NAKANO TOHRU
IPC: G01K15/00
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: A temperature varying low-temperature comparative calibration device includes a vacuum jacket 22, a comparative calibration block 1, in the vacuum jacket, which is formed of a material of a high heat conductivity (eg.copper) and which is maintained at a fixed temperature by a refrigerator 8 or a heater 26. A reference thermometer housing portion 103 in the comparative calibration block has a reference thermometer mounted therein, and an insertion hole in the comparative calibration block through which a calibration target thermometer 3 is inserted from outside the vacuum jacket via an introduction pipe 5. The introduction pipe 5 is filled with heat exchange gas.
Patent GB-2449865-A (GB)
Title: Packaging for an object
Inventor: BATCHELOR ROBERT
IPC: B65D25/10
Filed: 2007-06-05
Abstract: Packaging for an object 220 comprises a housing component 110, a restraining component 120, a plinth 210 for retaining the object and an actuator 310. The actuator exerts a force on the plinth without moving it unless the restraining means is inoperative, eg where the restraining component 120 is a lid, unless the lid is open. In a first, restrained configuration as shown, the actuator and at least a part of the plinth are substantially contained within the housing component. When unrestrained, the actuator causes the plinth to move relative to the housing component so that the object rises out thereof. The object may be retained on the plinth by ties or may sit in a recess in the top (Figures 11 and 18) or side (Figures 13-15) of the plinth. The actuator 310 may be formed by multiple folding of a planar sheet and fitting of an elastic band (810, Figure 8) around it.